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The Bengals are done with OTAs and mandatory minicamp and things are about to get quiet in Cincinnati for the next month and a half. Training camp begins on July 26 and until then players will not be required to be at the stadium nor in Cincinnati.
Thursday was the final day of minicamp and it seems there were some good developments — specifically for John Ross — as well as some big-time former players in attendance.
Anthony Munoz, Tim Krumrie and Max Montoya were at practice, which took place inside Paul Brown Stadium on the new turf field.
#Bengals royalty here for final day of #Bengals minicamp — Anthony Munoz, Tim Krumrie, Max Montoya chatting with Frank Pollack, Eric Ball and Jim McNally pic.twitter.com/DgyNigt3U9
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) June 14, 2018
Tyler Eifert once again did not practice, but he was present.
Bengals TE Tyler Eifert is in the building. Not practicing today here at PBS. @WLWT pic.twitter.com/SybtzVR8hm
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) June 14, 2018
Ross is catching passes! Let’s all cheer for that.
Andy Dalton to John Ross. The 9th overall pick from 2017 looking to take a big step in his sophomore campaign. @WLWT pic.twitter.com/3wE1lRrf4M
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) June 14, 2018
Tyler Kroft, T.J. Johnson, Tra Carson, Justin Murray, Darius Phillips and Devonte Boyd are all dealing with injuries, but are also all expected to be healthy by training camp. None of their injuries have been revealed as the team has no need to do that at this point in the year.
Tyler Eifert & Tyler Kroft not on the field for the #Bengals today.
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) June 14, 2018
T.J. Johnson, Tra Carson & Justin Murray out here but not dressed.
Darius Phillips and Devonte Boyd in jerseys but not participating either.
It was a beautiful day in Cincinnati!
This perfect sky for final day of minicamp. pic.twitter.com/RShy8CQlPJ
— aly cohen (@alyco32) June 14, 2018
ROSS TOUCHDOWN! You can totally see it in this picture...
Final day of Bengals minicamp. Nice series of 11 on 11 that ended in a 5-yard TD to John Ross. pic.twitter.com/OytrgGFWZH
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) June 14, 2018
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson (12) avoids tackle against linebacker Vincent Rey (middle) as tight end Mason Schreck (right) defends during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) carries the ball during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) carries the ball during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Jon Brown (3) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) talks with referee Brad Allen (122) during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) throws during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (19) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson (12) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) jumps for a pass during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) jumps for a pass during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Junior Joseph (left) runs drills against linebacker Jordan Evans (right) during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Brandon Bell (left) runs drills against linebacker Malik Jefferson (right) during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tony McRae (left) defends during drills against wide receiver Cody Core (16) during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Malik Jefferson (45) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Preston Brown (52) participates in drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) looks on during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Jessie Bates (30) looks on during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown watches drills during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals center Billy Price (53) reacts during minicamp at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Auden Tate has been turning some heads. He’s not all that fast, but he’s a big-body receiver who could come in handy. He’ll need to really impress to make the roster though.
Auden Tate does it again, out fights Will Jackson and hauls in tipped pass to get both feet down in the corner of end zone. #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonCMG) June 14, 2018
If you ask him, he doesn’t need to be fast though.
Ion gotta be the fastest... Big Body Benz I’m smooth wit it OMRM https://t.co/wCprhpzv2i
— Auden Tate (@lil_t8te) June 13, 2018
Some of the veterans didn’t participate in drills, leaving the work to the young guys. That included A.J. Green, Brandon LaFell and Vontaze Burfict.
On the final minicamp day, A.J. Green, Brandon LaFell and Vontaze Burfict are basically off. They’re doing install, but not the team stuff. More reps for the young guys at those spots. #Bengals
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) June 14, 2018
C.J. Uzomah is a big soccer fan, and will be rooting for Belgium in the World Cup.
One of the biggest talkers in the #Bengals locker room on the final day of minicamp.... #WorldCup2018 @cjuzomah81 is ALL IN on Belgium.
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 14, 2018
This is awesome news!
AJ Green says he's excited about the Bengals new offense: "I love it. We can go fast and you're going to see the numbers." @WLWT pic.twitter.com/DWU9Smr9I5
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) June 14, 2018
Ross already opened up about his relationship with Marvin Lewis this offseason and continued to discuss Lewis on Thursday.
John Ross on last season and Marvin Lewis "calling him out":
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 14, 2018
"People see him as the villain. That wasn't the case." @FOX19 #Bengals
John Ross on Marvin Lewis and the perspective on his rookie year:
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 14, 2018
"People think he was the villain in my story." #Bengals @fox19 pic.twitter.com/RE1hTFvgCM
John Ross: "I feel like a new person. Last week, I made a play on the defense and the offense was jumping up and down and going crazy. Just being a spark plug for the offense." #Bengals @fox19
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 14, 2018
Fast and fun are great adjectives that I hope the Bengals’ offense lives up to.
#Bengals offensive line coach, Frank Pollack tells me the new offense will be "Fast and Fun.. we have some special guys in those scoring positions so we have to do our job up front because the QB's, RB's, and receivers are fun to watch"
— Elise Jesse (@Elise_JesseWLWT) June 14, 2018
Joe Mixon won’t be taking any off time, despite heading home to California.
#Bengals players get 6 weeks off until Training Camp starts... @Joe_MainMixon said he's going straight to California to train. He said he's young, & doesn't need time off from football.
— Elise Jesse (@Elise_JesseWLWT) June 14, 2018
Mixon is also holding a youth camp on Saturday in California, which will also be attended by Marshawn Lynch, who has inspired him to give back.
Sam Hubbard made a nice play on Thursday, which is great to hear, too.
Sam Hubbard just dropped back in coverage and stayed with Joe Mixon on a deep sideline route step for step, then deflected the pass. @FOX19 #Bengals
— Jeremy Rauch (@FOX19Jeremy) June 13, 2018
And, that’s all! We’ll have to wait for July 26 for further on-the-field updates from the Bengals.